Get Form H1 Maps Habitat Structure Assessment Hsa Form 2015 - Birdpop

Filling out the Form H1 MAPS Habitat Structure Assessment HSA Form 2015 - Birdpop is essential for conducting thorough habitat assessments. This guide provides clear instructions to help users navigate each section of the form with confidence and ease.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the location code and station code in the designated fields at the top of the form. These codes are crucial for identifying the survey area.
3. Fill in the date of the assessment in the format (m/d/y) and the name of the person who conducted the survey in the 'Surveyed by' field.
4. In the 'Survey' section, circle either 'single' or 'consensus' to indicate the method used for the assessment.
5. Select the habitat dominance code from the options provided (A, B, C, D, E) and circle your choice.
6. Describe the habitat type in the provided space, ensuring to provide sufficient detail for future reference.
7. Indicate the successional stage of the habitat type by circling 'L' for late, 'M' for mid, or 'E' for early.
8. Document the National Vegetation Classification Standard formation and alliance in the appropriate fields.
9. Input the percentage of the station that is comprised of this habitat type based on the station map.
10. Assign a pattern code (1-12) corresponding to this habitat type.
11. Measure and fill in the average height of the tree canopy, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation in meters.
12. Complete the vegetative layers section by estimating the percentages of different vegetation types within each height layer, ensuring they total 100%.
13. In the ground cover section, estimate percentages of live vegetation, dead vegetation, and any non-vegetative features, remembering that these must total 100%.
14. Note any water features present in the area and circle applicable options.
15. Provide a general description of the habitat type, including its age and any other observations.
16. List any management or disturbance history that may have impacted the habitat.
17. File information about main species within the habitat, including relevant years of occurrence.
18. Complete the 'Feature' section by detailing drainage characteristics, slope, geography, angles, and evidence of disturbance.
19. Review all entries for accuracy and completeness before proceeding to save your changes.
20. Save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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